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Believing in the Collective Effort

Afira DeVries is not only a leader, but doing exactly what she thinks she was “meant to do.”
Concrete steps with metal handrails lead down a rocky bank into a river, where a person in waders stands in the water.

Carilion’s Long Shadow…or is it Light?

Nowhere in the Roanoke Valley is change more apparent than within the sightlines from the 14th floor of Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
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Still Low-Profile

Dick Robers has always been a man with ideas.
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Streets of Roanoke: Grandin Road

Let's take a look back at Grandin Road and its growth over the years.
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Empowering the People

Why Sam Rasoul believes even just one person can make a difference in our city.
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Theatre 3: The Newest Act in Town

Get a look at the newest theatre in Roanoke, thanks to Creative Director Ami Trowell.
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RRWC Celebrates a Decade of Writers

Learn more about the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference, celebrating 10 years and taking place in the last weekend of January.
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Norberto Silva: At Home in Brazil

The man who owned and operated Norberto’s Italian Ristorante for more than 25 years won’t quite admit that he’s fully retired.
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Tink’s at the Taubman

Take the artwork home!
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New Biography on “Bullet Bill” Dudley

The new book on Dudley has a unique perspective, as it was written by his son-in-law.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.

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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.